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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2011
Page
2
Funeral services for Charlotte Louise Yost 88 of Lawrence and former Eureka resident will be held at 1 p.m. today at Koup Family Funeral Home Eureka with burial in Greenwood Cemetery She died Thursday May 12 2011 and is mother of Maggie Osborn of Lawrence
Van Go Inc seeks volunteers for a May 31 to July 22 JAMS session where 21 high schoolers paint benches for local businesses. Shifts run 9am to 2:30pm with a morning or afternoon option. orientation is 6pm to 7pm on Wednesday. Contact Jordan Ryan at 785-842-3797 or jordan@van-go.org.
Lawrence Jewish Community Center members teamed with Lawrence Humane Society volunteers to improve the shelter. Leah Terranova and her sons built an outdoor rabbit enclosure while other families worked on projects and socialized with animals. Volunteers planned additional work at Clinton Lake as center members helped with grounds cleanup. Terranova called the efforts a mitzvah and compared the day to last month’s Day of Caring.
The veteran author describes how Barack Obama’s re election chances and Osama bin Laden’s capture fit into broader political context. He recalls starting in journalism as a janitor for his father’s law firm, where after hours he explored legal files, fueling his interest in secrets.
The article recalls decades of investigative work shaping U S politics, detailing Woodward's books on George W Bush and Obama's Wars. It notes his interviews and skill at earning sources trust, with his remark Lets face it People like to talk highlighting his access.
The piece notes cyclists are more productive and miss fewer sick days while avoiding traffic jams. It cites savings on gas and parking, with Nickel biking 85 percent of the time and noting prime bike rack parking. Girdler calls for more study, to quantify workers who bike. Christine Metz authored the report.
A 1960s era fire pumper, used during riots and later retired, was donated by former firefighter Mallonee to the Lawrence Fire Department in 2009. It sits at the investigation center as restorers plan engine checks, wiring fixes, and public parade use.
KU outlines updated degree requirements across colleges, with grandfathering for current students who reapply by May 24. Readmitted students must meet the latest standards, while coursework already completed remains valid. Engineering notes few issues, and communications emphasize outreach to affected alumni.
Lawrence Kansas based Journal World lists editors and departments with contact lines for news courts crime KU Lawrence schools arts and entertainment letters to the editor obituaries and consumer affairs. includes editors Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner Tom Keegan and department contacts for circulation classifieds advertising and news tips.
A weekly style poll asks if readers will attend a high school or college graduation this year. Among the options 49 percent say no, 22 percent plan to attend high school, 21 percent college, and 6 percent both. Readers are invited to visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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